SARATOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL

216 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 5th

School Overview

Saratoga Elementary School is a public school located in the South Salt Creek neighborhood of Lincoln, Nebraska, serving students from pre-kindergarten through fifth grade. As part of the Lincoln Public Schools district, the school focuses on providing a foundational education in a diverse, community-centered environment. It is known for its commitment to inclusive learning, offering various support services and programs tailored to meet the social, emotional, and academic needs of its student population.

The school is deeply integrated into the local neighborhood, serving as a hub for both students and families in the area. Saratoga emphasizes the importance of a positive school culture, often highlighting initiatives that promote character development alongside traditional academics. With a focus on literacy, math, and scientific curiosity, Saratoga Elementary strives to prepare its students for middle school success while fostering a sense of belonging and community pride.

216

Total Students

21.6

Full-Time Teachers

10.0

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SARATOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	101
Hispanic	49
Black	20
Asian	7
Two or More	36
American Indian	3

White
101 (46.8%)
Hispanic
49 (22.7%)
Two or More
36 (16.7%)
Black
20 (9.3%)
Asian
7 (3.2%)
American Indian
3 (1.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	LINCOLN PUBLIC SCHOOLS
Phone:	(402)436-1166
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 5th
Total Students:	216
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	21.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	10.0
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Pre-Kindergarten 36

Kindergarten 19

Grade 1 33

Grade 2 31

Grade 3 32

Grade 4 32

Grade 5 33

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for SARATOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Grade	Student Count
Pre-Kindergarten	36
Kindergarten	19
Grade 1	33
Grade 2	31
Grade 3	32
Grade 4	32
Grade 5	33

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for SARATOGA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	97	44.9%
Male	119	55.1%

Nearby Elementary Schools (Within 10 Miles)